11 Finishing
A. Facing Material
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
•Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fire hazard. Finishing materials must not interfere with:
•Air flow through grilles or louvers.
•Operation of louvers or doors.
•Access for service.
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE
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SEALANT MATERIAL
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Finish all edges and fronts to clearances and specifications listed in manual.
•Black metal appliance front may be covered with noncombustible material only.
•Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto appliance front.
•Install combustible materials up to specified clearances on top, front and side.
•Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top and sides using only a 300ºF minimum sealant.
B.Mantel Projections
A Studio front is required for all installs. No mantels are allowed when using Studio fronts.
Figure 11.1 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
WARNING
Risk of Fire
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•Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the
•See Section 11 for proper clearances.
•See Section 1 for combustible/non-combustible definitions.
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